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Chapter 448

Author: Light Breeze
The bread that Dexter made was truly awful. In the end, the cook had to prepare another set of dishes.

After dinner, Dexter didn't leave right away. Instead, he stayed and played two rounds of chess with Michael. Eleanor tried to dissuade them. After all, Michael wasn't in the best of health.

However, he waved her off, insisting on finishing two rounds.

The moon hung high in the sky. Michael didn't make it to the second round. After the first game, he leaned back against the sofa and fell asleep.

Layla tiptoed over and covered him with a light blanket. She turned to Dexter and whispered, "Since he's asleep, let's not wake him. He always coughs badly at night. It's better for him to sleep and suffer less."

The affection in her words was palpable. Dexter listened quietly, then picked up the chess pieces one by one.

As he stood up, it began pouring outside. The tree branches swayed wildly in the wind and rain, looking like they might snap off at any second.

Behind him, Michael's br
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